Covering Kids
& Families works to reduce the number of uninsured children and adults
who are eligible for public health care coverage programs but not
enrolled. To find low-cost and free health care for children call
1-877-KIDS-NOW.

For more information about Project
Great Start, contact your Intermediate School District (ISD). See the
listings below for your local ISD or 888 Be A Hero contact or visit http://www.migreatparents.org for more resources.

Project Find is the "child find"
program of Michigan's special education system and helps children with
disabilities from birth to age 26 get the services and help they need.Click here
to learn more.

Find
your local Head Start

Head Start
- Head Start is a national program which provides comprehensive
developmental services for America's low-income, pre-school children (ages
three to five) and social services for their families. Specific services
for children focus on education, socio-emotional development, physical and
mental health, and nutrition.

Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS) - This system allows you to find programs offered by the State of Michigan that help families in need with their medical, nutritional, food, day care or other expenses.

Ottawa Area Intermediate School
District
13565 Port Sheldon Rd.
Holland, MI 49484
County: Ottawa
Contact: Christine Baker, (877) 702-8600 x4066
Project: Ready for Success aims to increase the capacity and availability
of Parents As Teachers in the Ottawa area public schools. The program
seeks to improve the skills of parenting adults to identify or prevent
developmental delays, promote healthy attachment, and maximize cognitive
growth; and to provide technical assistance to hire, train, and support
Parents As Teachers staff as well as recruit families, implement and
evaluate the program in local districts.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland
435 Van Raalte Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
County: Ottawa
Phone: (616) 392-4102
Contact Person: Brian Manderfield
Project: Services will be expanded to serve more youth and families in the
areas of Character and Leadership Development, Education, Health and Life
Skills, The Arts, and Sports Fitness and Recreation.